Otukpo Local Government Area
Coverage of Otukpo Local Government Area in the Nexus archive.
- Suspected herders attack Benue community 48 hours after Otukpo killings
Residents of Ondo community in Benue's Otukpo Local Government Area fled after a fresh attack by suspected armed herdsmen 48 hours following a previous deadly assault in the same area that claimed several lives.
- Nigeria: ADC Senatorial Candidate Urges Stronger Security After Deadly Otukpo Attacks
Dr. David Olofu, African Democratic Congress (ADC) senatorial candidate for Benue South, called for stronger security in vulnerable communities after renewed attacks in Otukpo Local Government Area.
- Suspected herders kill scores in Benue, weeks after MACBAN chief’s murder
Suspected herders killed multiple people in Benue's Otukpo Local Government Area. Governor Hyacinth Alia has directed security agencies to pursue the perpetrators. The attacks occurred weeks after the murder of a MACBAN chief.
- 10 suspects in police net over killing of Benue MACBAN’s chairman – Official
Ten suspects were arrested by the police in Otukpo Local Government Area on 27 June during a coordinated operation related to the killing of Benue MACBAN’s chairman. The police spokesperson confirmed the arrests as part of the investigation into the murder.